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Rental GuideNew Bern, NC

New Bern rent data for:

As of today, you'll find 121 apartments for rent in New Bern, with a median rent price of $1,600 per month. New Bern has seen a 7%—or $103—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,600

Year Over Year Change

7%

$103

Rentals available, last 30 days

121

Rent ranges for New Bern apartments
$2,251 - $3,000
10%
$1,501 - $2,250
42%
$751 - $1,500
45%
$0 - $750
3%

How has rent in New Bern, NC changed in the last two years?

The average rent in New Bern, NC, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,600, which is a 6.79% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in New Bern, NC is about $1,250. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in New Bern, NC is $1,250, and studios are about $400 per month.

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What are the K-12 schools in New Bern, NC?

26

schools

12,755

students

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Albert H. Bangert Elementary School

3712 canterbury rd

new bern, NC, 28562

K-5Public
A-

Creekside Elementary School

2790 landscape dr

new bern, NC, 28562

K-5Public
A-

Brinson Memorial Elementary School

319 neuse forest ave

new bern, NC, 28560

K-5Public
B+

Trent Park Elementary School

2500 educational dr

new bern, NC, 28562

K-5Public
B+

Ben D. Quinn Elementary School

4275 m l king jr blvd

new bern, NC, 28562

PK, K-5Public
B

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Who lives in New Bern, NC?

Gender

48% Male
52% Female

Age Range

0-19

23%

20-34

19%

35-44

11%

45-64

22%

65+

22%

Language

English

87%

Spanish

6%

Indo Euro

0%

Asia Pac

5%

Other

0%

Education

No HS

14%

High School

47%

Bachelor's

26%

Master's

9%

Prof Degree

1%

Doctorate

1%

What is the household breakdown in New Bern, NC?

Families

47% Families
53% Single

Property

43% Renters
57% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

25%

25-50k

28%

50-75k

14%

75-100k

12%

100-150k

11%

150k+

8%

How do residents get around New Bern, NC?

New Bern locals spend about 19 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of New Bern is through Raleigh Durham International Airport, 110.88 miles away.

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for New Bern are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for New Bern, NC

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In New Bern, 72% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in New Bern

Pet friendly

72%Satisfaction rating

Quality schools

72%Satisfaction rating

Affordable housing

59%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Nightlife
59%
Parks & recreation
59%
Dating scene
45%
Job market
31%
Weather
28%
Public transportation
17%
Cost of living
17%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

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